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Azariah

Azariah was the son of Ethan, a descendant of Judah (1Ch.2.8). Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 2:8.

Why it matters. Son of Ethan, descendant of Judah

Primary passages
Last reviewed
2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team

About Azariah

Azariah is mentioned in 1Ch.2.8 as the son of Ethan, who was a descendant of Judah. This reference is found within the genealogical records of the tribe of Judah, which trace the lineage of the tribe from its founder, Judah, to later generations. Azariah's mention in this context suggests that he was a significant figure within the tribe of Judah, although no further details about his life or role are provided in the text. The genealogies in Chronicles serve to establish the identity and continuity of the people of Israel, highlighting the importance of family lines and tribal affiliations.

Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.

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Family

Family links from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0). Where the dataset marks an identification as uncertain, the mark is kept. Matthew and Luke give different genealogies for Jesus; see the Lineage page, which never merges them.

Parents
Ethan

Appears in Scripture

Named in 1 verse across 1 book. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.

  • 1 Chronicles (1 verse)

    2:8

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